We are Garden Pals, promoting sustainable agriculture and striving
to improve community gardens. Join people in surrounding communities
to tackle food insecurities and potentially create your own garden
of friends. We aim to increase food access in local neighborhoods
and encourage people to contribute to food access in areas
surrounding them. In the meantime, Garden Pals is focused on the
greater Boston area and hopes to expand nationally. Lend a helping
hand to your Garden Pals and learn how to grow fresh
produce!
Did You Know?
In 2021, 10.2 percent of households were food insecure at least
some time during the year, including 3.8 percent (5.1 million
households) that had very low food security.
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, unemployment and food
insecurity soared. In 2022, 49 million people turned to food banks
and community programs for help putting food on the table.
According to community garden benefits statistics study from
Oregon, concerns about food security dropped from 31% of
households to 3% of households after participation in local
community gardens meaning, community gardens can lower household
food security concerns by up to 90%.
